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LR02 ZVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ZVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 155,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 151,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle panard rod corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2025 151,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle panard rod corrosion

eml light illuminated

vehicle has a misfire

Pass 17 Jul 2024 146,481 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 146,481 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 141,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake low in efficency performance

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear mechanicle items corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 138,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed hose split to inner webbing/marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake low in efficency performance

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear mechanicle items corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,864 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 134,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 132,024 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 132,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,280 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,804 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,957 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,957 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement tight to rotate (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement tight to rotate (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement tight to rotate (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 103,401 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boarderline brake bind to nearside front

offside headlamp misting over, just ok for MOT

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,783 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,586 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,262 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,380 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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LR02 ZVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR02 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR02 ZVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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